Sales Person - Building Department

Brights Hardware; Parow; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated sales assistant to enhance customer experiences and drive sales in the hardware sector. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, managing stock levels, and advising customers on suitable products. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in sales, particularly within the electrical department, and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable growth and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact the business's success.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in the electrical department.
• Possession of 5 basic technical supplier competency certificates.

Responsibilities

• Attend to customers in a professional and helpful manner.
• Control stock levels and perform regular stock counts.
• Advise customers on products that best solve their problems.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Effective Communication

Product Knowledge

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

Purpose:

To assist customers by helping them choose a product that is best suitable for their needs, in a manner that makes the customer appreciate the assistance of the Sales Person during their purchase. This includes providing excellent customer service to achieve customer satisfaction, generate sales, promote the business, and create sustainable growth in margins and profits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend to customers in a professional and helpful manner.
2. Generate more sales and ensure customer satisfaction through excellent service.
3. Control stock levels and perform regular stock counts.
4. Advise customers on products that best solve their problems.
5. Place stock orders with buyers if necessary.
6. Handle relevant administrative tasks, including maintaining customer records, managing special orders, and processing invoices.
7. Ensure proper merchandising and correct pricing of products.
8. Participate in perpetual stock takes.
9. Maintain good housekeeping of the work area.
10. Perform any other work-related tasks delegated by superiors.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years of sales experience in the electrical department.
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within a hardware environment.
• Possession of 5 basic technical supplier competency certificates.
• Customer service training.
• Demonstrated acceptable sales techniques.
• Intermediate product knowledge.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our nation and will conduct our recruitment in line with the company's equity targets. The company reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.